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The state of the art in artificial intelligence is advancing at breakneck speed, and the U.S. government is struggling to keep up. As someone who works on AI policy in Washington, DC, I can say that we need to get a clear view of cutting-edge AI systems before we can decide how to govern them. Right now, we're kind of navigating a fog.My role as an AI Policy Fellow at the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) involves developing bipartisan ideas to improve the government’s ability to analyze current and future systems. In this work, I engage with experts from government,…
Senegal, Tiarroix-sur-Mer — When Salamba Ndiaye was 22, he first tried to travel to Spain with dreams of becoming a real estate agent. Without his parents' knowledge, he boarded a small fishing boat called a pirogue, but was intercepted by Senegalese police before he could set sail. A year later, Ndiaye tried again and made it out safely, but this time a severe storm forced the ship to anchor in Morocco and Ndiaye and the other passengers were sent back to Senegal. Despite two failed attempts, the 28-year-old is determined to try again: “If someone told me there was a…
Reports from Ukraine say more than 200 Russian missiles and drones targeted critical infrastructure such as dams and power plants. Read moreUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday called on European countries to help defend Ukraine after Russia launched its largest missile and drone attack in recent weeks.Zelenskiy sought to replicate in Ukraine the Middle East model in which Western powers including the United States, France and Britain worked with Arab nations Jordan and Saudi Arabia to help defend Israel against an Iranian attack in April. If such an arrangement could work in the Middle East, it could work in Europe,…
Company logoEuropean hydrogen station marketEuropean hydrogen station marketDublin, Aug. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “European Hydrogen Fueling Station Market: Analysis and Forecast Focused on End-User, Station Size, Station Type, Supply Type, Solutions, Pressures, and Country: 2023-2033” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The European hydrogen fueling station market is expected to reach $3.86 billion by 2033, up from $519.3 million in 2023, registering a growth rate of 22.23% during the forecast period 2023-2033.Growing concerns over environmental sustainability and the drive to reduce dependency on fossil fuels are driving interest in the hydrogen fueling station market. Regarded as a clean…
The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced a global strategic preparedness and response plan to prevent the outbreak of human-to-human transmission of MPOX through coordinated global, regional and national efforts, following the declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the WHO Director-General on August 14.The current plan is based on input from Member States, who were briefed on the plan on Friday 23 August.The plan covers a six-month period from September 2024 to February 2025 and estimates that US$135 million will be required for the response by WHO, Member States, partners such as the Africa Centres for…
It's almost September and the summer holidays are drawing to an end, which for many people means the window for a quick getaway is running short.But it also means there is a significant six-day warning for Brits travelling to Europe. Imagine this scenario: You've checked in for a flight, and after five failed attempts, you scan the barcode on your boarding pass, sling your packed bags off your shoulders, and prepare to head through security.Suddenly, everyone around me is rushing around with clear plastic bags in hand, trying to cram as much liquid as they can into them, ready to…
(Bloomberg) — Millennium Management Inc. this month closed two Asian centers for its index rebalancing business, people familiar with the matter said.Most read articles on BloombergThe first portfolio manager was Xiao Ying and the second was Zachary Corones, both Hong Kong-based portfolio managers who are leaving the firm, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing privacy.The companies, which have been trading at about 1.2% since 2013, are expected to close in the coming days, with the number of shares trading at 1.2%.A representative for Millennium declined to comment, and Mr. Xiao and Mr. Corones did not immediately…
New York-based investment advisory firm Third Point Management released its investor letter for the second quarter of 2024. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Third Point Offshore Fund earned a net return of 1.8% in the second quarter, compared to 4.3% for the S&P 500 INDEX (TR) and 2.8% for the MSCI WORLD INDEX (TR). In the first half of 2024, the Offshore Fund earned across all strategies, achieving a net return of 9.8%. Over the past 12 months, the fund earned a net return of 17.0%. While the majority of the gains during this period…
US stocks closed higher on Friday, August 23, after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell suggested the bank may cut interest rates in September, citing declining inflation risks. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite all rose, driven by strong results from major companies such as Nvidia, Apple and Tesla. Financial stocks hit all-time highs, signaling market confidence. All three major indexes ended the week with solid gains. According to economic data, Baker Hughes reported that the total number of active U.S. oil rigs remained steady at 483 this week. Speaking at Jackson Hole, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell…
China's burgeoning middle class, often referred to as the “new rich” (bang fa hu), once flaunted luxury brand logos as social currency, but times have changed and today's affluent consumers embrace the “middle class trinity” – three highly coveted items: Arc'teryx jackets, Lululemon yoga pants and Salomon sneakers.Across domestic digital platforms, outdoor apparel is being elevated to a powerful symbol of social identity. Premium outdoor products are the new “treasures” of the era. On Xiaohongshu, Salomon now boasts over 10,000 user-generated posts, with fans claiming that “wearing Salomon is a true sign of being middle class.”Founded in 1947 in the…